A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8013515 Details
Epoch: 375 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 76872332 epoch_slot_no: 235532 block_no: 8013338 slot_leader_id: 7897322 size: 35944 time: 2022-11-14 15:10:23 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b61c34e859b40b92d224b0ce3d749dc489f10ef8d9a1e8fa794d40fa6fc320aBlock Operator
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